Shortly after the 44th president’s remarks, Trump fired back. He claimed that he dozed off during Obama’s speech. He also slammed Obama for urging Americans to “remember when this recovery started.” The former commander-in-chief cited 2015 and 2016 as the years when job numbers surged.
“I’m sorry,” Trump said. “I watched it, but I fell asleep. I found he’s very good — very good for sleeping.
“He was trying to take credit for this incredible thing that’s happening to our country.”
Clearly, Trump maintains a different outlook.
The full version of Pence’s Fox News interview will become available later today.